Licensed Practical Nurse - LPN

Centerstone•Fort Myers, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Centerstone is a leading nonprofit behavioral health system dedicated to providing life-changing care. We offer rewarding opportunities to serve all ages in various settings. This position functions as a staff LPN, utilizing the nursing process for comprehensive psychiatric/mental health assessments. The role involves evaluating mental status, referring clients as needed, and taking accountability for nursing practices under the supervision of an RN or physician.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited nursing program is required.
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN).
Must have the ability to work cooperatively with all staff and physicians and function as a valuable member of the treatment team.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of six months to one year experience in psychiatric or equivalent mental health related nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs comprehensive psychiatric/mental health assessments, evaluates mental status, and refers to other treatment providers when necessary.
Monitors changes in health status, including vital signs, weights, nutritional status, and disease states.
Administers and monitors medications as ordered, including effectiveness, side effects, and compliance.
May perform assessments for side effects/EPS.
Provides phone triage and addresses medication issues with consumers.
Provides proper education and guidance as necessary.
Assists patients with accessing medications, including obtaining prior authorizations and accessing prescription assistance programs.
Provides healthcare education to clients, families, or staff as assigned.
Provides CLIA Waived laboratory testing as ordered.
Maintains CLIA waived laboratory environment, including Quality Control testing and documentation.
Monitors received laboratory values and reports abnormal values as required.
Phlebotomy may be required.
Provides employee health services as directed, including annual influenza vaccination clinics and staff TB skin testing.
Works in collaboration with other members of the treatment team and external healthcare providers.
May provide direct physical supervision to Certified Medical Assistants and delegate tasks in accordance with the Tennessee Nurse Practice Act and other applicable regulations.
Completes clinical documentation within organization’s policy standards.
Maintains all mandatory trainings up to date.
May provide assigned residential nursing services as directed.